And there she was DSC_9502
I was playing in the yard yesterday and I took the camera with me to the pond area. I watched and listened as the normal visitors were coming and going as they pleased. It's always a delight to see the activity and listen to the chatter of the birds.
As I fed the Koi, I noticed that Myrtle the turtle was coming out to eat as well. I have been seeing her on a fairly regular basis now. I believe she likes the free food and may just decide to make this her permeant residence.
Oh dear, I noticed that the flat feeder near the pond was low on millet. So leaving the camera behind, off I went towards the house in order to remedy the situation. Of course as I approached the lanai door, what did I see? The most beautiful Palamedes Swallowtail was sipping nectar on the pentas by the door.
Now, I wouldn't say I was chasing butterflies or anything like that but I am guilty of doing an about face in order to retrieve the camera and try to get a shot before the Palamedes departed. As you can see, I was in time to get a couple of shots before she departed. The Palamedes is one that I would chase if need be in order to get a shot. They don't visit as often as most. The only swallowtail visitors to my yard that is more allusive is the Zebra Swallowtail.
Once the Palamedes departed, I continued about my business, retrieved the millet and went to fill the feeder. Just as I completed that simple task, the rain began to pour. We have been getting a lot of popup showers lately. Oops, the camera was by the lanai door sitting exposed. Yep, it was time to run, not walk to save the camera and get inside. My yard is small but there is no direct path to anywhere. It's more interesting that way, unless you are in a hurry.
A cousin of mine once asked my dad how big my yard was because she was always seeing my Facebook posts of the backyard visitors. He responded to her, it's not big at all but it will take you a half a day to get around the whole thing. That was back before the human habitat enhancements were completed. Now we humans have a nice paver sidewalk so visitors can move a bit more quickly if desired. I find it a bit funny that the mourning doves enjoy walking on the sidewalk more than the grass.
Anyway, it seems that I'm getting a bit long-winded here so I shall stop and say, have a wonderful day and happy snapping.
And there she was DSC_9502
I was playing in the yard yesterday and I took the camera with me to the pond area. I watched and listened as the normal visitors were coming and going as they pleased. It's always a delight to see the activity and listen to the chatter of the birds.
As I fed the Koi, I noticed that Myrtle the turtle was coming out to eat as well. I have been seeing her on a fairly regular basis now. I believe she likes the free food and may just decide to make this her permeant residence.
Oh dear, I noticed that the flat feeder near the pond was low on millet. So leaving the camera behind, off I went towards the house in order to remedy the situation. Of course as I approached the lanai door, what did I see? The most beautiful Palamedes Swallowtail was sipping nectar on the pentas by the door.
Now, I wouldn't say I was chasing butterflies or anything like that but I am guilty of doing an about face in order to retrieve the camera and try to get a shot before the Palamedes departed. As you can see, I was in time to get a couple of shots before she departed. The Palamedes is one that I would chase if need be in order to get a shot. They don't visit as often as most. The only swallowtail visitors to my yard that is more allusive is the Zebra Swallowtail.
Once the Palamedes departed, I continued about my business, retrieved the millet and went to fill the feeder. Just as I completed that simple task, the rain began to pour. We have been getting a lot of popup showers lately. Oops, the camera was by the lanai door sitting exposed. Yep, it was time to run, not walk to save the camera and get inside. My yard is small but there is no direct path to anywhere. It's more interesting that way, unless you are in a hurry.
A cousin of mine once asked my dad how big my yard was because she was always seeing my Facebook posts of the backyard visitors. He responded to her, it's not big at all but it will take you a half a day to get around the whole thing. That was back before the human habitat enhancements were completed. Now we humans have a nice paver sidewalk so visitors can move a bit more quickly if desired. I find it a bit funny that the mourning doves enjoy walking on the sidewalk more than the grass.
Anyway, it seems that I'm getting a bit long-winded here so I shall stop and say, have a wonderful day and happy snapping.